A Liberal Democrat activist has met with a top government minister, calling for a new flood barrier for Yalding.

Parliamentary campaigner for Maidstone and the Weald, Jasper Gerard, handed over details of Environment Agency proposals to Danny Alexander on the steps of the Treasury in London yesterday.

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury paid a visit to the flood-stricken village in February, where he spoke to residents struggling to make claims on their insurance for damage to their homes and possessions.